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Precious Cargo: 5 Of The Best Family-Inspired Cars

Families, especially those with young children, demand so much from a car, and rightly so: it will be carrying precious cargo! For families, safety is a top priority when choosing a car. Other must-haves include reliability, plenty of space for backpacks or camping gear, fuel efficiency, steady performance, in-car entertainment, and a great price tag. Fortunately, there are many cars in the automotive market that would be able to meet the needs of even the most demanding of families.

Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 is the 2014 Top Safety Pick of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS. It seats five and is capable of securing two child car seats. It has great fuel economy without being a turtle on the road: 30 MPG in the city and 41 on the highway. Add a little more to the standard package and you’ll have a full-on tech package that includes the Smart City Brake Support and radar adaptive cruise control as well as forward-obstruction and lane-departure warnings.

Toyota Prius
For the eco-conscious family, a hybrid is the way to go. The Prius can save you thousands of dollars in fuel bills, letting you save up for that college fund. This smart car also has interactive display screens that tell you how to maximize your mileage. The (literally) coolest thing about a Prius, if you go for the Solar Roof Package, is that it can generate power from sunlight to cool the car when it’s left out, which means that you and your kids won’t melt when you get in. Need more space? Consider getting its big brother, the Prius V.

Honda Accord
The Accord has been a family favorite long before posting car selfies became a thing. It’s armed with a full range of safety features and is equipped with a rearview camera and cruise control. It also offers plenty of space for luggage and strollers, and retains the solid reliability and efficiency its line is known for.

Ford Fiesta
Riding in a Fiesta is a celebration of impressive car design. There’s ample legroom for tall, lanky teenagers seated at the back, and plenty of space for their gear in the trunk. The fuel economy can’t be beat at 32 MPG in the city and 45 on the highway, thanks to the car’s EcoBoost engine technology. Voice controls, Blutetooth technology, and a driver knee airbag are standard features. With all of those, it’s hard to believe that the Fiesta is one of the least expensive, yet most fuel efficient on the market.

Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 has it all, from generous space and striking performance to a backup camera and infotainment system. Like the Mazda 3, it has also earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick badge because of its advanced safety features such as a collision-mitigation system, blind-spot warnings, and rear cross-traffic monitoring.

When choosing a car for your family’s use, you’ll never go wrong with these models. For families that need more space or are always going on off-road adventures, you can check out the Subaru Outback, Nissan Rogue, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Traverse, and Honda Odyssey. Safe travels!